Ajax vs AZ: match statistics
Ajax vs AZ: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ajax played against AZ in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on October 31, 2026. Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Ajax has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. AZ has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Ajax scores 2.90 goals per game and allows 1.30. AZ scores 2.00 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 3.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 80% of Ajax's games and 50% of AZ's. The Over 2.5 rates are 80% and 40%, compared with league averages of 71% for BTTS and 72% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ajax has the higher season xG average, 2.40 to 2.01 per game. Ajax takes 22.2 shots per game, while AZ takes 16.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Ajax leads at halftime in 60% of its games and scores 1.60 goals per game after halftime. AZ leads at halftime in 40% and scores 1.30 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ajax's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For AZ, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.78 goals. Both teams score in 71% of games, and 72% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Ajax sit 2nd in the table and have collected 10 points from their last 5 matches, while fifth-placed AZ have earned 7. The hosts have scored 11 goals in that period compared with the visitors’ 8, and average 2.63 xG and 25.2 shots per match at home; AZ average 2.06 xG and take 16.8 shots away from home. This points to Ajax creating more chances, although both teams average 2.2 goals at these venues and AZ have won 3 of their last 5 away matches. Caution is warranted, as Ajax concede an average of 1.8 goals at home and have yet to keep a clean sheet, while AZ concede 1.4 goals away. The hosts’ greater chance creation gives them a slight edge, but AZ’s strong away form means a draw remains a realistic outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Both teams have strong attacking credentials: Ajax score an average of 1.8 goals at home with an xG of 1.96, while AZ average 2.2 goals away from home with an xG of 2.06. Ajax concede an average of 1.0 goal at home, compared with 1.4 for AZ away, so both sides have a genuine chance of scoring. In their last five matches, Ajax saw both teams score in 80% of games, although the figure was only 40% for AZ, which tempers confidence in the prediction. The case for BTTS - Yes is also supported by the fact that both teams failed to score in just 20% of their matches in their respective home and away roles, while 72% of league matches have seen both teams score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Ajax score an average of 1.8 goals per match, while AZ average 2.2; their xG averages are 1.96 and 2.06, respectively, pointing to the attacking potential of both teams. Over the last five matches, Ajax games averaged 3.4 goals and AZ games 3.0, with 60% of matches in both cases going Over 2.5 goals. The case for Over 1.5 goals is also supported by this line landing in 80% of Ajax matches and 100% of AZ matches. The 3.30-goal forecast provides the strongest signal for this line, while higher totals are less certain, especially as only 20% of Ajax matches finished with Over 2.5 goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Ajax led at the break in 3 of the 5 matches analyzed, while AZ were also trailing at that stage in 3 of 5, pointing to an early home advantage. Ajax conceded an average of just 0.2 goals before half-time, compared with 1.0 for AZ, making a home lead after 45 minutes the most likely starting point. Ajax’s recent form supports them holding that advantage: they scored an average of 2.2 goals across their last five matches and won 3, while AZ scored 1.6 goals and won 2. However, the 1/1 HT/FT pick is not clear-cut, as AZ averaged 1.6 goals after the break and won the second half in 4 of 5 matches, increasing the chances of a draw or a turnaround.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Ajax | AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Ajax is 120% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Ajax · 1 pts / game - AZ
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ajax is 45% better for: goals scored per game.
2.9 goals / game - Ajax · 2 goals / game - AZ
AZ is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.3 goals / game - Ajax · 1.2 goals / game - AZ
Ajax scores in 100% of games (10 of 10 games), while AZ keeps a clean sheet in 30% (3 of 10 games).
AZ scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 games), while Ajax keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ajax
Over / Under - AZ
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Ajax is 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.1 pts / game - Ajax · 1.5 pts / game - AZ
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ajax - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
AZ - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Ajax
AZ
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| Ajax | Liga | AZ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.20 | 3.78 | ▼ 3.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 71% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 72% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 20% | 15% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 90% | 80% | ▼ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 90% | • 90% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Ajax's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against AZ. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Ajax vs AZ?
The Eredivisie match finished Ajax 1:0 AZ. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Ajax and AZ?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Ajax won 0, AZ won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Ajax vs AZ?
Ajax score 2.90 goals per game on average and AZ 2.00. The Eredivisie average is 3.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 72% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Ajax's matches and 50% of AZ's.
What form are Ajax and AZ in?
Over the last 5 games Ajax have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and AZ 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ajax vs AZ?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.